Investigators work on top of the underground bunker at the Branch Davidian compound near Waco, Texas on Monday, May 3, 1993 as the search continues for more bodies at the burned out compound. The heavily armed religious sect's complex burned on April 19, killing an estimated 72 people. less

Investigators work on top of the underground bunker at the Branch Davidian compound near Waco, Texas on Monday, May 3, 1993 as the search continues for more bodies at the burned out compound. The heavily armed ... more

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This is a 1981 photo of David Koresh taken at the Mount Carmel compound of the Branch Davidians cult near Waco, Texas. Koresh, the leader of the cult who claims to be Christ, and his followers, were involved in a standoff with police at the compound in 1993. (AP Photo) less

This is a 1981 photo of David Koresh taken at the Mount Carmel compound of the Branch Davidians cult near Waco, Texas. Koresh, the leader of the cult who claims to be Christ, and his followers, were involved ... more

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US Attorney General Janet Reno is surrounded by photographers before testifying to a congressional subcommittee in Washington on the final day of two weeks of hearings into the loss of over 80 lives in the 1993 raid on the Branch Davidian compound near Waco, Texas. Reno, in her prepared testimony, insisted that cult leader David Koresh was solely responsible for the deaths of his followers. less

US Attorney General Janet Reno is surrounded by photographers before testifying to a congressional subcommittee in Washington on the final day of two weeks of hearings into the loss of over 80 lives in the 1993 ... more

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Investigators search for clues in the rubble of the destroyed Branch Davidian compound near Waco, Texas on Tuesday, April 27, 1993. Independent fire arson investigators announced Monday they have concluded the cultists themselves set the fire that destroyed the compound. less

Investigators search for clues in the rubble of the destroyed Branch Davidian compound near Waco, Texas on Tuesday, April 27, 1993. Independent fire arson investigators announced Monday they have concluded the ... more

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A group of people gather on a hillside and look toward the site where the Branch Davidian compound once stood about 6 miles away outside of Waco, Texas on Sunday, April 25, 1993. The hillside, outside of Waco, Texas, has been a popular place for the curious, after the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms raid on February 28. The compound burned on Monday, April 9, killing an estimated 86 people. less

A group of people gather on a hillside and look toward the site where the Branch Davidian compound once stood about 6 miles away outside of Waco, Texas on Sunday, April 25, 1993. The hillside, outside of Waco, ... more

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Kerry Kinchen uses a bullhorn to lead protesters in an anti-ATF demonstration at the checkpoint leading to the remains of the Branch Davidian cult compound 24 April 1993. The 51-day standoff, which began 28 February in a shootout with Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms agents ended 19 April when the cult's compound burned to the ground, with an estimated 86 members of the cult still inside. less

Kerry Kinchen uses a bullhorn to lead protesters in an anti-ATF demonstration at the checkpoint leading to the remains of the Branch Davidian cult compound 24 April 1993. The 51-day standoff, which began 28 ... more

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WACO, TX - APRIL 23: Agents of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) shown in a file photo dated 23 April 1993 inspecting the only structure that was left standing after a fire destroyed the Branch Davidian cult compound 19 April 1993. After a shootout in Waco in 1993 that killed four federal agents and six members of the Branch Davidian religious sect, authorities negotiated with cult leader David Koresh for 51 days. On the final day, 19 April 1993, a few hours after a government tank rammed the cult's wooden fortress, the siege ended in a fiery blaze, killing Koresh and 80 of his followers. less

WACO, TX - APRIL 23: Agents of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) shown in a file photo dated 23 April 1993 inspecting the only structure that was left standing after a fire destroyed the Branch ... more

Unidentified members of the Branch Davidian cult arrive at federal court 20 April 1993 in Waco, TX. Nine members of the cult escaped the fire that destroyed the cult's compound 19 April. The fire ended a 51-day standoff with federal agents. Investigators have begun searching the ruins of the compound. less

Unidentified members of the Branch Davidian cult arrive at federal court 20 April 1993 in Waco, TX. Nine members of the cult escaped the fire that destroyed the cult's compound 19 April. The fire ended a ... more

A searchlight cuts through the night sky behind the Branch Davidian compound near Waco, Texas on Tuesday, April 7, 1993. The religious cult has been under siege since the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms raid on February 28. less

A searchlight cuts through the night sky behind the Branch Davidian compound near Waco, Texas on Tuesday, April 7, 1993. The religious cult has been under siege since the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms ... more

An unidentified man rides in the back of a Texas Dept. of Pubic Saftey vehicle as he arrives at the county jail after he walked out of the Branch Davidian compound in Waco, Texas on Sunday, April 4, 1993.

An unidentified man rides in the back of a Texas Dept. of Pubic Saftey vehicle as he arrives at the county jail after he walked out of the Branch Davidian compound in Waco, Texas on Sunday, April 4, 1993.

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Billy Walker backhands an unidentified man who cursed him for selling T-shirts near the Waco, Texas, compound of the Branch Davidians on Monday, March 30, 1993. A number of vendors have gathered near the site to sell goods to spectators who gather for a view of the compound which has been under siege by federal authorities for a month. less

Billy Walker backhands an unidentified man who cursed him for selling T-shirts near the Waco, Texas, compound of the Branch Davidians on Monday, March 30, 1993. A number of vendors have gathered near the site ... more

A helicopter hovers near the Branch Davidian compound (background) in Waco, Texas on Tuesday, March 23, 1993 as cult extremists continue their standoff with justice officials. Members of the cult have been slowly trickling out of the armed compound which has been under siege for 24 days.

Ceji Ashby of Waco (R), a supporter of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF), shown in a file photo dated 21 March 1993 turning away after arguing with a demonstrator Jerald Finney of Austin at a roadblock near the Branch Davidian. After a shootout in Waco in 1993 that killed four federal agents and six members of the Branch Davidian religious sect, authorities negotiated with cult leader David Koresh for 51 days. On the final day, 19 April 1993, a few hours after a government tank rammed the cult's wooden fortress, the siege ended in a fiery blaze, killing Koresh and 80 of his followers.

Two Texas Department of Public Safety officers take it easy at a checkpoint near the Branch Davidian compound on Friday, March 20, 1993. Law officers have been in a standoff with David Koresh and his Branch Davidian followers since February 28 gunfights that ended with four Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms agents and at least two cultists dead. less

Two Texas Department of Public Safety officers take it easy at a checkpoint near the Branch Davidian compound on Friday, March 20, 1993. Law officers have been in a standoff with David Koresh and his Branch ... more

Photo: Ron Heflin, AP

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Two entrepreneurs, Stacey Boiles, 26, left, and Jane Lupfer, 28, both of Waco, Texas, set up shop with their Branch Davidian cult T-shirts near the cult's compound in Waco, Texas on Friday, March 20, 1993. The cult has been under siege since February 28 when federal agents tried to serve a search and arrest warrant on cult leader David Koresh. less

Two entrepreneurs, Stacey Boiles, 26, left, and Jane Lupfer, 28, both of Waco, Texas, set up shop with their Branch Davidian cult T-shirts near the cult's compound in Waco, Texas on Friday, March 20, 1993. The ... more

A banner reading "Send in CFA and Don Stuart" hangs from the watch tower of the Branch Davidian compound near Waco, Texas on Wednesday, March 10, 1993. This is the second day cult members have hung a banner asking the press and others for help. The CFA, or Constitution Foundational Association, is a conservative group highly critical of the federal government. Stewart has been identified as someone experience in negotiations. less

A banner reading "Send in CFA and Don Stuart" hangs from the watch tower of the Branch Davidian compound near Waco, Texas on Wednesday, March 10, 1993. This is the second day cult members have hung a banner ... more

Agents of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms ride in the back of a farmer's pickup truck as he drives to work his fields in Waco, Texas Mar. 9, 1993. Local farmers must be escorted by agents when they work near the Branch Davidian compound outside of Waco, Texas. less

Agents of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms ride in the back of a farmer's pickup truck as he drives to work his fields in Waco, Texas Mar. 9, 1993. Local farmers must be escorted by agents when they ... more

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A cult flag shown in a file photo dated 08 March 1993 flying over the Branch Davidian compound in Waco. After a shootout in Waco in 1993 that killed four federal agents and six members of the Branch Davidian religious sect, authorities negotiated with cult leader David Koresh for 51 days. On the final day, 19 April 1993, a few hours after a government tank rammed the cult's wooden fortress, the siege ended in a fiery blaze, killing Koresh and 80 of his followers. less

A cult flag shown in a file photo dated 08 March 1993 flying over the Branch Davidian compound in Waco. After a shootout in Waco in 1993 that killed four federal agents and six members of the Branch Davidian ... more

An agent with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms takes a peek through a special 2,000-mm lens used by a news photographer covering the standoff of the Branch Davidian cult near Waco, Texas on Saturday, March 6, 1993. The lens is propped on a beanbag chair for stability. less

An agent with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms takes a peek through a special 2,000-mm lens used by a news photographer covering the standoff of the Branch Davidian cult near Waco, Texas on Saturday, ... more

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Two law enforcement officials walk along a country road near the Branch Davidians compound outside Waco, Texas on Saturday, March 6, 1993.

Two law enforcement officials walk along a country road near the Branch Davidians compound outside Waco, Texas on Saturday, March 6, 1993.

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Baylor University students and a couple on vacations from Mississippi try to catch sight of the Branch Davidians' compound near Waco, Texas on Thursday, March 5, 1993. A steady stream of rubberneckers stop at the hilltop perch more than five miles from the site of the standoff. less

Baylor University students and a couple on vacations from Mississippi try to catch sight of the Branch Davidians' compound near Waco, Texas on Thursday, March 5, 1993. A steady stream of rubberneckers stop at ... more

Photo: Pat Sullivan, AP

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Mourners at the funeral of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms agent Steve Willis comfort each other at Willis' grave in Houston on Friday, March 5, 1993. The mourners are members of the Texas Spokes Sports Car Club of Austin, Texas, of which Willis was a member. At left are Tom and Heather Holt, and far right is Tani Barr. The couple in the middle is unidentified. (AP Photo/Tim Johnson) less

Mourners at the funeral of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms agent Steve Willis comfort each other at Willis' grave in Houston on Friday, March 5, 1993. The mourners are members of the Texas Spokes Sports Car Club ... more

Agents from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) secure the door of a Bradley armored personel carrier 4 March 1993 near the Mt. Carmel compound of the Branch Davidian religious sect, Texas. The sect is in the fifth day of an armed standoff against ATF and FBI agent. less

Agents from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) secure the door of a Bradley armored personel carrier 4 March 1993 near the Mt. Carmel compound of the Branch Davidian religious sect, Texas. The ... more

A law enforcement official watches as an armored personnel carrier is deployed from the command center at the Texas State Technical College campus in Waco, Texas in this March 1993 photo. Investigators with the General Accounting Office want to determine whether federal agents improperly used military equipment during the 1993 Branch Davidian standoff, the Waco Tribune-Herald reported Sunday, Dec.7,1997. (AP Photo) less

A law enforcement official watches as an armored personnel carrier is deployed from the command center at the Texas State Technical College campus in Waco, Texas in this March 1993 photo. Investigators with ... more

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